Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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